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Gisela Bonn
Born22 September 1909
Germany
Died11 October 1996 (aged 87)
Occupation(s)Journalist
Environmental activist
Indologist
AwardsPadma Shri

Gisela Bonn (22 September 1909 – 11 October 1996) was a German journalist, writer, environmental activist and Indologist, known for her contributions for the betterment of Indo-German relations.[1] She was the author of many books, including several on India, such as The Indian Challenge, Indien und der Subkontinent and Nehru: Annaherungen an einen Staatsmann und Philosophen.[2] The Government of India awarded her the fourth highest civilian award of Padma Shri in 1990.[3] The Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), an autonomous body under the Government of India, instituted an award, Gisela Bonn Award, in 1996, to honour her services to bolster Indo-German friendship.[4]

References

  1. ^ "DIG Profile". Deutsch-Indischen Gesellschaft. 2015. Retrieved September 23, 2015.
  2. ^ "Amazon profile". Amazon. 2015. Retrieved September 23, 2015.
  3. ^ "Padma Awards" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2015. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 15, 2014. Retrieved July 21, 2015.
  4. ^ "Gisela Bonn Award celebrates Indo-German friendship". German Missions in India. 2015. Retrieved September 23, 2015.


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